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The Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST) would be honored to host the 34th International Congress on Occupational Health in Montreal, in 2024. One of the world’s leading occupational health and safety (OHS) research centres, established in Québec in 1980, the IRSST is the largest organization of its kind in Canada.



IRSST - Applicant for Hosting ICOH 2024

  • The IRSST funds and conducts research with the goal of contributing new knowledge and tools to prevent industrial accidents and occupational diseases as well as facilitate rehabilitation of affected workers.
  • The IRSST is known nationally and internationally for its sustained role and contributions in OHS.
  • The IRSST has consistently and actively participated in the organization, coordination and presentation of a variety of regional, national and international events, including ICOH 1990, at which 600 scientific papers were delivered and 2,300 delegates from 75 countries were in attendance.




Montréal, Canada – Venue for ICOH 2024

  • Montréal offers a charming blend of European flair and North American efficiency and experiences all year round.
  • Ranked as one of the safest cities in the world, Montréal features many large green spaces, attractions, museums and shopping venues.
  • For years, Montréal has been a leading host city in North America for major international conferences, symposia and trade shows.
  • Montreal was the venue of ICOH 1990 congress, during which the ICOH Scientific Committee of Occupational Toxicology (SCOT) was founded.
  • The Montréal–Trudeau International Airport is 20 minutes away from the Palais des congrès and downtown core of Montréal. There are direct flights from Montréal–Trudeau airport to more than 130 destinations worldwide.




Palais des congrès de Montréal– Proposed Congress Venue

  • The Palais des congrès has hosted over 7,300 events since 1983 and welcomed more than 19 million participants, earning a reputation for excellence around the world.
  • The Palais, with its 33,638 square meters of ultra-modern meeting room space and 51,280 square meters of total area, will provide modern conference facilities and state-of-the-art technology.
  • There are about 15,000 hotel rooms within a 10-minute walk from the Palais, and 4,000 of these are connected with the Palais through an underground pedestrian network.
  • The Palais already has a partnership agreement with IRSST, which will facilitate an effective hosting of ICOH 2024 in Montreal.

Overall

  • The IRSST’s outstanding track record in conducting scientific conferences in various areas of OHS, solid professional strength and networking with OHS scientific community both nationally and internationally,
  • Montreal’s vibrant nature, safety record and its numerous accommodation facilities, and
  • the Palais des congrès team’s vast experience in organizing major international conferences in its wonderful and modern facilities
together will make ICOH 2024 in Montreal an attractive and memorable Congress.
We look forward to hosting this triennial event focusing on the scientific progress, state of knowledge, and emerging tools to nurture the OHS community across the globe.